AIR · AWBAir freight
Export and import via Helsinki Airport: space booked with the airline, air waybill (AWB), customs and delivery. Typically 1–3 days, including to South America (Brazil), Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
IATA accredited cargo agent · Vantaa, Finland · Since 2009
Freight forwarder in Vantaa, Finland – air freight, sea freight and customs
Balanced Logistics Oy is a freight forwarder based in Vantaa and an IATA accredited cargo agent (IATA code 1947010). We handle air, sea and road freight to and from Finland, including customs clearance. Our team works on site in the Helsinki Airport cargo area, 01530 Vantaa, and at Vuosaari Harbour, 00980 Helsinki, every working day.
IATA
1947010
Accredited cargo agent
On site
HEL · VSS
Airport cargo area and Vuosaari Harbour, every working day
Est.
2009
Vantaa
CARGO LANES · HELSINKI
TYPICAL TRANSIT · INDICATIVE · CONFIRMED IN QUOTE
| From | To | Mode | Transit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPE | HEL | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Main airports |
| HEL | BRAZIL | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| CHINA | VUOSAARI | Sea · FCL/LCL | 30-46 DAYS | Per booking |
| HEL | KAZAKHSTAN | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| CHINA | HEL | Air · consol | 1-3 DAYS | Import |
| CHINA | HEL | Air · express | 1-3 DAYS | Courier |
| USA | HEL | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Import |
| AOG | WORLD | Air · urgent | NEXT FLT | 24/7 requests |
| HEL | EUROPE | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| HEL | USA | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| HEL | CHINA | Air · consol | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| HEL | AZERBAIJAN | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| HEL | S. AMERICA | Air | 1-3 DAYS | Export |
| CHINA | HEL | Rail | IN QUOTE | Per booking |
| EUROPE | HEL | Road | IN QUOTE | FTL/LTL |
Typical transit times, indicative, updated 12 October 2026. We confirm the routing and transit time in every quote.AWB → Request a quote
Services
Our services
One forwarder for the whole chain: transport by air, sea or road, plus customs clearance in Finland.
AIR · AWB
SEA · B/LSea freight
Full and part container loads (FCL and LCL) through Vuosaari Harbour, including from China.
ROAD · CMRRoad freight
Full loads, part loads and groupage between Finland, the Baltics and the rest of Europe.
CUSTOMS · FICustoms clearance
Import and export declarations, duties and taxes, and release of goods at the airport and the port.
Special cargo
Special cargo
AOG · 24/7
AOG air freight
Aircraft parts when an aircraft is on the ground. We book the first suitable flight and handle customs and handover at the airport. AOG requests are handled 24/7.
OBC · ULTRA FASTOn-board courier
Ultra-fast and critical shipments: a courier takes your parts, samples, documents or valuables on the next passenger flight and hands them over in person.
DG · IATA DGRDangerous goods
Lithium batteries, chemicals, dry ice and other dangerous goods. Our IATA DGR certified staff check the classification, packing and documents before the shipment reaches the airline.
PHARMA · +2/+8 °CPharma logistics
We arrange temperature-controlled pharma shipments with airlines' cold-chain products and suitable active or passive packaging. We handle all common temperature ranges, including +2…+8 °C, +15…+25 °C and frozen shipments.
FRESH · COLD CHAINPerishables
Food, flowers and other perishable goods by air, moved quickly so they do not wait at the terminal.
More services
How it works
How it works
From your request to delivery, with one contact person.
- 01 · Received
Send the details
Send the shipment details by form, email or WhatsApp.
- 02 · Quoted
Get a quote
Within 1 hour on working days when all details are provided: price, routing and estimated transit time.
- 03 · In transit
We handle the rest
We handle booking, pickup, documents and customs.
- 04 · Delivered
Delivered
Your goods are delivered, with updates along the way.
IATA 1947010
Why Balanced Logistics
- On site at the airport and the port.Our team works in the Helsinki Airport cargo area and at Vuosaari Harbour every working day. When your cargo is at the terminal or in the harbour, we deal with it in person. No extra middlemen.
- IATA accredited cargo agent.We book space directly with airlines and issue the air waybill ourselves. Check our accreditation with IATA code 1947010.
- Fast quotes.We reply within 1 hour on working days when all shipment details are provided.
- One contact for the whole shipment.The same person handles it from pickup to customs and keeps you updated.
- Small shipments welcome.A single carton gets the same care as several containers.
- Since 2009, WCA member.Freight forwarding to and from Finland from Vantaa. As a member of WCA, a worldwide network of independent freight forwarders (WCA ID 106317), we work with partner agents at the other end of your shipment.
HEL · VSS
Where we work
There is no customer reception at the airport or the harbour; please call or send a WhatsApp message first.
On site · HEL
Helsinki Airport cargo area, Rahtitie 3, 01530 Vantaa
Our team is on site every working day: air freight exports, imports and customs.
On site · Vuosaari
Vuosaari Harbour, Seilorinkatu 1, 00980 Helsinki
Our team is on site every working day: container freight, road freight by ferry and customs.
Company address
Tikkurilantie 10, 01380 Vantaa
Balanced Logistics Oy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which freight forwarder works in the Helsinki Airport cargo area?
Balanced Logistics Oy, a Vantaa-based freight forwarder and IATA accredited agent (IATA code 1947010), has staff in the Helsinki Airport cargo area, 01530 Vantaa, every working day. We handle air freight exports, imports and customs clearance. Phone and WhatsApp +358 40 141 34 10.
How much does air freight cost?
The price depends on chargeable weight, route and urgency. Chargeable weight is the actual weight or the volume weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), whichever is higher. Send us the dimensions and weights and we will quote an exact price.
How quickly will I get a quote?
Within 1 hour on working days when the request includes all shipment details: origin, destination, goods, number of pieces, dimensions and weight. If something is missing, we ask first.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Yes. We prepare import and export declarations, take care of duties and taxes, and arrange release at the airport or Vuosaari Harbour. You can also book customs clearance on its own, even if someone else handles the transport.
How long does air freight from China to Finland take?
Consolidated air freight from China to Finland typically takes 1–3 days. This is indicative and depends on the origin airport, flights and customs. We confirm the schedule in every quote.
Do you work with small businesses and small shipments?
Yes. Many of our customers are small and medium-sized companies, and we also ship single cartons and pallets.
Do you ship to Russia or Belarus?
No. Due to EU sanctions we do not provide services to or from Russia and Belarus.
Request a quote
Tell us what you are shipping and where – we reply with a price and a schedule within 1 hour on working days when all details are provided.
We reply within 1 hour on working days when all shipment details are provided.